Why Technology Risks are Logistics Risks: How a single data point can save millions

SPEAKERS

Matthew Webster Chief Executive Officer / Chief Information Security Officer, cyvergence.biz

ABOUT THE SESSION

Matthew Webster, CEO of Cyvergence, is a seasoned cybersecurity expert with nearly 30 years of experience across government, healthcare, and commercial sectors. He has built risk-focused security programs grounded in frameworks like NIST, HITRUST, and SOC 2, and previously served as Global CISO at Galway Holdings and the first CISO at Healthix. Known for aligning cybersecurity with business value, Matthew brings a rare blend of technical depth and strategic leadership. At Cyvergence, he focuses on executive training, board advisory, and operational resilience. He will share insights on “Why Technology Risks are Logistics Risks: How a Single Data Point Can Save Millions,” spotlighting real-world disruptions like the Maersk and 2024 CrowdStrike incidents.
 

Matthew Webster will share his insights on the critical link between logistics and cybersecurity by examining real-world incidents like the 2017 Maersk ransomware attack, which exposed how a single breach can cripple global supply chains. He will provide a snapshot of today’s evolving threat landscape to emphasize the growing urgency for integrated security strategies. Using the 2024 CrowdStrike incident as a modern example of digital disruption, Matthew will highlight how cyber threats can cause widespread operational impacts. His discussion will focus on how logistics and cybersecurity leaders can work together to strengthen risk management and build greater operational resilience.

Key Topics-

• 1. The 2017 Maersk ransomware attack is used as a backdrop to highlight the intersection of logistics and cybersecurity risk.
• 2. A brief overview of today’s evolving threat landscape sets the stage for urgency and awareness.
• 3. The 2024 CrowdStrike incident is referenced as a modern example of digital disruption with wide-reaching operational impacts.
• 4. The discussion explores how logistics and cybersecurity leaders can align to improve risk management and operational resilience.
   

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